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Businessman arrested for stocktheft
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A prominent businessman from Gwanda has been arrested on allegations of stock theft after he was reportedly found in possession of suspected stolen meat at his butchery.
Zimbabwe Republic Police in Matabeleland South confirmed the arrest of Rimai Muringa, who was apprehended alongside three other suspects.
Provincial police spokesperson Inspector Chiratidzo Dube said the suspects are expected to appear in court soon.
"We have been seeking him to clear several stock theft cases, but certain technicalities delayed the process. They will soon appear in court facing stock theft charges," she said.
Dube identified the other suspects as Trymore Nyathi (35) of Todd Cattle Sales in West Nicholson, Dalekhile Dube (36) of Spitzkop, Gwanda, and Mazibeli Ezra (27) of Pepuluza Farm in West Nicholson.
The complainant in the matter is Qhubekani Ndlovu of Pepuluza Farm.
According to police, the accused allegedly set wire snares at Pepuluza Farm, where they trapped and killed the complainant's cow before selling the meat at Simply Fill Butchery in Nare Business Centre, Gwanda.
"The accused persons set wire snares at Pepuluza Farm and trapped the complainant's cow, which they slaughtered and sold the meat at Simply Fill Butchery," Dube said.
The offence came to light on March 21 when a game scout discovered a carcass and became suspicious after identifying footprints believed to be linked to Nyathi.
Investigations led to Nyathi's arrest, and he reportedly admitted to setting the snares and trapping the cow. He then implicated his alleged accomplices, leading to the arrest of the remaining suspects.
"The matter was reported to the police leading to the arrest of the accused persons. The four will soon be appearing in court facing stock theft charges," Dube said.
Sources told Southern Eye that Muringa operates a butchery at Spitzkop and that his truck was allegedly used to transport the meat from Todds (Inyoni Farm) in Gwanda.
"Three beasts were trapped by a snare, one was killed and the meat was transported overnight to Muringa's business," the sources said.
Police said the total value of the stolen livestock is estimated at US$600, with only 87 kilogrammes of meat, offals and skin recovered.
Meanwhile, police also announced plans to relaunch the Police Client Service Charter in Filabusi, where officers will engage local communities on improving service delivery.
Zimbabwe Republic Police in Matabeleland South confirmed the arrest of Rimai Muringa, who was apprehended alongside three other suspects.
Provincial police spokesperson Inspector Chiratidzo Dube said the suspects are expected to appear in court soon.
"We have been seeking him to clear several stock theft cases, but certain technicalities delayed the process. They will soon appear in court facing stock theft charges," she said.
Dube identified the other suspects as Trymore Nyathi (35) of Todd Cattle Sales in West Nicholson, Dalekhile Dube (36) of Spitzkop, Gwanda, and Mazibeli Ezra (27) of Pepuluza Farm in West Nicholson.
The complainant in the matter is Qhubekani Ndlovu of Pepuluza Farm.
According to police, the accused allegedly set wire snares at Pepuluza Farm, where they trapped and killed the complainant's cow before selling the meat at Simply Fill Butchery in Nare Business Centre, Gwanda.
"The accused persons set wire snares at Pepuluza Farm and trapped the complainant's cow, which they slaughtered and sold the meat at Simply Fill Butchery," Dube said.
The offence came to light on March 21 when a game scout discovered a carcass and became suspicious after identifying footprints believed to be linked to Nyathi.
Investigations led to Nyathi's arrest, and he reportedly admitted to setting the snares and trapping the cow. He then implicated his alleged accomplices, leading to the arrest of the remaining suspects.
"The matter was reported to the police leading to the arrest of the accused persons. The four will soon be appearing in court facing stock theft charges," Dube said.
Sources told Southern Eye that Muringa operates a butchery at Spitzkop and that his truck was allegedly used to transport the meat from Todds (Inyoni Farm) in Gwanda.
"Three beasts were trapped by a snare, one was killed and the meat was transported overnight to Muringa's business," the sources said.
Police said the total value of the stolen livestock is estimated at US$600, with only 87 kilogrammes of meat, offals and skin recovered.
Meanwhile, police also announced plans to relaunch the Police Client Service Charter in Filabusi, where officers will engage local communities on improving service delivery.
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